(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide Trainee - Community Openings

Certified Home Health AideJoin the Loretto family and begin training to start your career path today as a Certified Home Health Aide in our Syracuse, Jamesville or Community positions!Considering a rewarding career in healthcare? No Experience Required!NEW Higher Wages!We will provide free classroom training! Upon completion of training and state certification, your pay rate will increase to the starting rate of $21.52/hr.Our training classes run monthly and require a full time commitment to complete a 4 week training class, including classroom and clinical hours from 7:00am - 4:30pm.Part Time and Full Time positions are available once you have graduated and received your certification. Placement into the positions are determined prior to being acceptance into the training program.Our Certified Home Health Aides work at one of our Assisted Living Facilities or PACE CNY Home Care program in the Syracuse area. Some Home Health Aide positions require working in the community, visiting participants in their home, while others are located at 1 building, therefore, your own vehicle is not always required. Our Syracuse locations are located on a bus route, however, the following locations are not easily accessible by the bus route, include North Syracuse, Jamesville and Baldwinsville.ResponsibilitiesWHAT CAN LORETTO OFFER ME?A dedicated, caring and passionate Loretto family, ready to support you and provide opportunity!A fun environment, including recognition events and opportunities to learn and advance your career within the healthcare industry.Healthcare benefits for qualifying full time and part time employees upon hire!Upon successful completion of the program, a stipend for uniforms will be given yearlyWHAT DOES A HOME HEALTH AIDE DO?As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), supporting the mission of Loretto, will include the following responsibilities:Provide health care tasks to serve Loretto residents, including, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks, and other related support services essential to the residents' healthWork with Loretto's clinical team to record and report changes regarding the resident's physical condition, behavior, or appearancePerform light housekeeping duties including cooking, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, & sweepingAssist with bathing, dressing and groomingAssist with transfer and ambulation including the use of a cane, walker, and wheelchairQualificationsMust have a high school diploma or GED that can be verified.Must be 18 years of age.Must have reliable transportation to get to and from training classes and then your work location after completion of the program.Ability to pass medication competency tests including a written exam and Medication Administration Test/Cart Quiz.Possess the emotional and mental maturity and stability to care for the frail elderly and other disabled or compromised clients in their "home" environment; ability to deal tactfully with clients, families, other support persons and members of the health care team.Able to follow guidelines established by Loretto's Customer Service as presented at Loretto Orientation.Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work tasks and carry out ongoing care plan.Ability to be flexible in regards to clients care needsBenefits/CompensationPay Range $16.00 - $16.00 / hourExcellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insuranceDisability coverageTuition Reimbursement Program401(k) Retirement/Pension PlansDiscounted Gym MembershipPaid Time-Off AccrualFun events for employeesConvenient locations with free parkingEmployee Coaches - to help you achieve life goalsDiaper Assistance ProgramOpportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites